Before everything resets and the new year begins, I just wanted to say a genuine thank you — for the support, the messages, the orders, the encouragement, and for choosing handmade pieces for your homes. Every piece I paint is done slowly and with care, and knowing they end up in spaces that are loved […]
Discovering calm and creativity while my body recovers My mum always said, “Old age doesn’t come alone.” I’ve been thinking about those words a lot lately as I navigate life with a torn meniscus. Walking — something I used to take for granted — has been taken off the table for now. It’s surprising how much you […]
🍂 Autumn Arrives Overnight It feels as though autumn crept in overnight. One minute we were enjoying the late summer light, and the next — crisp mornings, darker evenings, and those sudden downpours that only this time of year can bring. We’ve officially turned the Everhot back on, which always feels like the true start of […]
☕ Coffee with a Fellow Maker This week I had the loveliest catch-up over coffee with fellow maker Emma from @eb4_emma_booker. We first connected on Instagram (thank goodness for social media bringing like-minded people together!) and, as it turns out, we’re local to each other. So we decided to meet in person and become sounding […]
Who knew a reel of me attempting to act would gain so much attention?! Honestly, when we filmed it, I thought it would be a bit of fun — nothing more. But here we are, and it’s got people talking, watching, and, most surprisingly, following! My Instagram followers have started to grow, and I’m both […]
After a whirlwind of a week last week, I finally gave myself a few days off — and escaped to the Lake District. Oh my… what a dream. The scenery was breathtaking, the air felt lighter, and every corner seemed to hold some little piece of calm I didn’t know I’d been craving. One of […]
Content days are always a bit of a whirlwind — a mix of planning, creativity, and a healthy dose of chaos. Teaming up with Chloe and Tom from Arlo to promote Anne-Marie’s Madhouse meant stepping well outside my comfort zone… and surprisingly, I kind of loved it. If you know me, you’ll know I’m far more comfortable […]
You know those weeks where Monday feels like five days ago but also like it just happened? Thats where I’m at. A full-on, buzzing, blink-and-its-Friday kind of week. First up I finally added a *sign* to the shed! It feels official now, like the little creative hub has been properly claimed. And just in time […]
Summer showed up swinging this week! Full heat, no breeze. You know it’s serious when even the plants start looking for shade. When the days get this warm, the sea becomes my favourite kind of escape. I still can’t quite believe I’m only a half-hour drive away. That short trip, a towel in the backseat, […]
Hello and welcome to my very first blog post! My name is Anne-Marie, and I run a hand-painted furniture business from my log shed in the heart of Somerset. I’ve never written a blog before, so putting these words out into the world is a little scary—but also incredibly exciting. You see, painting furniture isn’t […]
